What happened on Tuesday August 31, 1982?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1982:

• 1982 Polish Anti-Communist Demonstrations On August 31, 1982, widespread anti-government street demonstrations were organized by the underground Solidarity movement to commemorate the second anniversary of the Gdańsk Agreement. The protests were a significant act of resistance against Communist rule, with demonstrations occurring in 66 cities across Poland. The most violent incident took place in Lubin, southwestern Poland, where Communist security forces killed three protesters and wounded an unknown number of demonstrators. Major urban centers like Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław experienced substantial unrest, highlighting the growing opposition to the Communist regime.
• 1982 Polish Anti-Communist Demonstrations On August 31, 1982, widespread anti-government street demonstrations were organized by the underground Solidarity movement to commemorate the second anniversary of the Gdańsk Agreement. The protests were a significant act of resistance against Communist rule, with demonstrations occurring in 66 cities across Poland. The most violent incident took place in Lubin, southwestern Poland, where Communist security forces killed three protesters and wounded an unknown number of demonstrators. Major urban centers like Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław experienced substantial unrest, highlighting the growing opposition to the Communist regime.
• 1982 Polish Anti-Communist Demonstrations On August 31, 1982, widespread anti-government street demonstrations were organized by the underground Solidarity movement to commemorate the second anniversary of the Gdańsk Agreement. The protests were a significant act of resistance against Communist rule, with demonstrations occurring in 66 cities across Poland. The most violent incident took place in Lubin, southwestern Poland, where Communist security forces killed three protesters and wounded an unknown number of demonstrators. Major urban centers like Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław experienced substantial unrest, highlighting the growing opposition to the Communist regime.

Events in 1982

August 31, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1982

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1982

August 31, 1982 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1982 can also be written as 8/31/1982 in the US and as 31/8/1982 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1982 in August 1982 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1982:

• Pepe Reina

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• Andy Roddick

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• Ian Crocker

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Famous people born in 1982

Famous people born on August 31st

August 31, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1982 was Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. The Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
2. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
3. Chicago - Hard To Say I'm Sorry
4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me
5. Air Supply - Even The Nights Are Better

August 31, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1982 was Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
2. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer
3. Dire Straits - Private Investigations
4. Rocker's Revenge featuring Donnie Calvin - Walking On Sunshine
5. Dexy's Midnight Runners With The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen

August 31, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1982 was Jump To It by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
2. Zapp - Dance Floor (Part I)
3. Ray Parker Jr. - Let Me Go
4. Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
5. Grandmaster Flash - The Message

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1982 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 1982 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 31, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 04:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1982.

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Someone born on August 31, 1982 is:

42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 23 days old,

or 2229 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15606 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1982?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1982.

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